Junior Manufacturing Systems Engineer

NES Fircroft; Breda; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is recruiting for a Junior Manufacturing Systems Engineer on behalf of a leading global biopharmaceutical organization based in Breda, Netherlands. This role focuses on manufacturing systems, automation, and OT within a GMP-regulated setting.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and technology teams to design, test, qualify, and implement systems, while developing expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, IT, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Up to 4 years of experience in Manufacturing, Automation, Operational Technology (OT), IT/Application Support, or Engineering environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Structured approach to documentation and process improvement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, testing, qualification, and implementation of manufacturing systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot operational technologies and manufacturing applications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify and implement system improvements.
• Contribute to system reliability, efficiency, and compliance initiatives.
• Support documentation, training, and change management activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects within a GMP-regulated environment.
• Develop expertise in manufacturing technologies and take increasing ownership of systems and projects.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering/Automation/IT

Job description

Are you an engineer with a passion for technology, automation, and problem-solving? Do you enjoy understanding how systems work together and want to make a tangible impact in a highly regulated manufacturing environment? NES Fircroft is recruiting for a Junior Manufacturing Systems Engineer on behalf of a leading global biopharmaceutical organization based in Breda, Netherlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically driven professional looking to build expertise in manufacturing systems, automation, and operational technology (OT) while working closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and technology teams.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the design, testing, qualification, and implementation of manufacturing systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot operational technologies and manufacturing applications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify and implement system improvements.
• Contribute to system reliability, efficiency, and compliance initiatives.
• Support documentation, training, and change management activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects within a GMP-regulated environment.
• Develop expertise in manufacturing technologies and take increasing ownership of systems and projects.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, IT, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Up to 4 years of experience in:
• Manufacturing
• Automation
• Operational Technology (OT)
• IT/Application Support
• Engineering environments
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Structured approach to documentation and process improvement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Nice to Have

• Experience within a GMP-regulated environment.
• Exposure to manufacturing systems, automation, or SCADA platforms.
• Knowledge of system validation, qualification, or change control processes.
• Experience with industrial networks, system integrations, or digital manufacturing technologies.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?

• Join a global, innovative manufacturing environment
• Gain exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and automation systems
• Work alongside experienced engineers and subject-matter experts
• Develop valuable GMP and regulated-industry expertise
• Clear opportunity for professional growth and increased responsibility